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... Venice. We decided that the best bet would be to keep moving so we headed for the other side of the city and explored the canals and bridges until we reached the train station and had to turn back towards the center. That evening we had a wonderful seafood dinner thanks to a recommendation from our hotel and it was an excellent last meal in the city of Venice.

The next morning, having endured the one frustrating water bus experience, ...

... It becomes a "normal" part of daily life here. Throughout the piazza and down corridors you see "table-like" structures one on top of the other. They must be brought out at a specific time of year, based on tidal information I suppose. Then before high tide each day the "table-like" structures are set up by workers to form "walking platforms". Look at the pictures.

... did find a little excitement at the airport! As we meandered down to our gate, we happened by a duty free shop that was offering free samples to any interested customers. We were surely not interested in any purchasing - but we were darn interested in the free samples! Shots of Dewers Scotch (aged for 12 years) went down pretty well . . accompanied by some yummy chocolate candies! Would you believe the Jojo downing ...

... a robe and slippers....and yes AIR CONDITIONING!! I think I've died and gone to heaven! And I wasn't in a hurry to leave the room, but John wanted to get outside and explore. Here's where a little trouble started! John and I have such different ideas of how to explore. I like a plan....and if I can't figure out a plan on my own, I want to ask....what direction to go, what to do first, what's within walking distance, where a good place to eat is.....John just wants to wing it. ...

... changed them. I was rather tired, hot and cranky. We ended up finding an air-conditioned restaurant to have lunch and refuel which made things significantly better. We rocked up to the square where we needed to meet Richie before our gondola rides. He ended up rocking up just on time and drunk, before needing to have a 'chat' with Adriana around the corner which made us more than 15 minutes late for our gondola ride. I was really disappointed that ...